U.S. imports of sulfides of nonmetals, nesoi; commercial phosphorus trisulfide (HS 281390) totaled $1.4M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSpanning arsenic sulfides (2813901000), phosphorus sulfides including commercial phosphorus trisulfide (2813902000), and other nonmetal sulfides (2813905000 and 2813906000), this heading covers a chemically diverse group of inorganic sulfide intermediates. Phosphorus trisulfide is a critical input in the manufacture of safety matches and certain pesticides, while arsenic sulfides find use in glass, pigments, and semiconductor applications. Italy and India lead US supply, with Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom also among the top source countries.
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Commercial phosphorus trisulfide is a key ingredient in safety match heads and is also used in lubricant additives and pesticide synthesis. Its distinct commercial significance and specific chemical composition warrant a dedicated tariff line separate from other phosphorus sulfides.
Italy and India are the leading suppliers under this heading, followed by Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
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Imports
$1.4M
from 8 countries ยท YTD: $3.3M
Exports
$1.5M
Surplus of $43K (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $43K (net exporter)
YTD: $3.3M imported (April 2026)
19 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.